"Michael is a fantastic coach with a great pedigree and I'm really excited to work with him," she confirmed on Wednesday.

"2017 has been amazing but I feel like there is so much more to come. Our first tournament together will be the Brisbane International and the plan is for Michael to travel with me full-time through 2018."

Konta parted ways with Wim Fissette after a dip in form

Konta, who last played in October at the China Open, enjoyed a strong first half to the 2017 season, reaching world No 4 with the highlight coming with her run to the semi-finals of Wimbledon.

Joyce, who worked with Victoria Azarenka during her comeback in 2017, enjoyed notable success with Sharapova between 2004 and 2011, helping the Russian to two Grand Slam victories.

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